
Which farmers markets are worth visiting on Portland's west side?
Beaverton, Cedar Mill, PSU, and Hillsdale are four farmer's markets on Portland's west side, each with a different feel. Beaverton is the largest with the widest vendor mix, Cedar Mill is the smallest and easiest for parking, PSU runs year-round in a walkable downtown setting, and Hillsdale offers a

A Look Inside My Own Backyard (Plus a Few Tomato Tips)
Moving into a new house means inheriting someone else's decisions, and nowhere is that more obvious than in the yard. I've been in my new place for a few months now, and I wanted to share an early look at what we found, what we've added, and what we're still figuring out. Getting to Know a Garde

Why Sustainable Living Feels More Possible in Oregon
One of the things I love most about living in Oregon is that people here care deeply about the outdoors. Not in a performative way. Not in a “perfect homestead influencer” kind of way. More in the everyday choices people make without thinking twice about it — composting food scraps, growing tomatoes
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